OPTrust achieves 10.1% return in 2012
The OPSEU Pension Trust reported a 10.1% return in 2012, surpassing both its funding target return of 6.5% and its composite benchmark.
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Top Stories in Pensions
Defined benefit pensions
Breakdown: World domination
Some countries do a world-class job of making it to the top quartile of performance by ensuring their aging populations have financial security at retirement.…
- By: Rehana Begg
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Less is more for investment choices
A shorter menu of investment options is often better than a longer one, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:18
Picture this: Kodak selling divisions to pension plan
Kodak has signed an agreement to sell two divisions to its British pension plan for US$650 million.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:37
Video: Performance chasers
Even though past performance is no guarantee of future results, investors still like to pick investments based on how well they performed.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Theory of evolution
Most discussions on evolution involve an investigation into the catalysts for change. DC plan sponsors, then, can look to DB investors’ evolutionary path to gain…
- By: Zaheed Jiwani
- April 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:01
Savings behaviour leads to more secure retirement
Individuals’ savings behaviour is the dominant variable in achieving a successful retirement, according to a survey.
- April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 18:42
Defined benefit pensions
Good news
The United Church of Canada has a tradition of caring for its flock, and its shepherds—especially into their retirement.
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:25
When the money just sits there
When the Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators released its final version of the Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) Guidelines, it recommended that a plan sponsor…
- By: Mark Dowdell and Dianne Tamburro
- April 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
Canadian pensions post gains in Q1
A recovery in global stocks helped provide a boost to Canadian pension assets in the first quarter, according to RBC Investor Services. DB pensions earned…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
D’Amours report: DB or not DB?
Before I comment about this long-awaited report, I must indicate that I’ve been a pension consultant almost exclusively dedicated to DC for more than 10…
- By: Jean-Daniel Côté
- April 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:40
Scotiabank buys stake in Peruvian pension fund management firm
Scotiabank is buying 50% of BBVA’s Peruvian pension fund management business, AFP Horizonte, for $260 million.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:33
Funding levels of U.S. corporate pension plans decline in 2012
The funded status of the 100 largest pension plan sponsors among U.S. publicly traded companies fell for the second straight year in 2012, despite strong…
- By: Staff
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:33
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members was the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
How CAPSA’s updated CAP guideline will impact plan sponsors, members
While the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline contains several key updates with regard to plan sponsor and member responsibilities,…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 24, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 09:00
Report finds world’s 300 largest pension funds’ AUM increased 10% in 2023
In 2023, the world’s 300 largest pension funds’ assets under management increased by 10 per cent to US$22.6 trillion, compared to $20.6 trillion at the…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2024 September 18, 2024
- 09:00
ICPM celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices
The International Centre for Pension Management is celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices by regularly engaging plan sponsor members, says Sebastien Betermier, the organization’s…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 11:00
How are Canadian DB pension plan sponsors making use of surplus funds amid positive funded status environment?
With many Canadian defined benefit pension plans in a strong funded position, plan sponsors, particularly those with unionized workforces, are increasingly discussing the use of…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 26, 2024 September 25, 2024
- 11:00
Feds seeking feedback on solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated DB pension plans
The federal government is currently seeking recommendations about its plan to introduce solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans. Under the government’s…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 11:00
2024 CAP Member Survey: How CAPs are supporting employee financial wellness amid growing economic uncertainty
From 2016 to 2024, fewer plan members are confident they’ve saved enough for retirement. Indeed, Benefits Canada’s 2024 CAP Member survey found plan members’ optimism…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:56
How plan sponsors can support employees going through a divorce
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional experience and, unsurprisingly, the impacts can spill into the workplace. “[Employees may be] at…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:54
2024 Top 100 Pension Funds report: Employees’ financial wellness moving up the agenda for pension plan sponsors
When Phillip Kotanidis took over as chief human resources officer at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital in 2018, the financial well-being of staff wasn’t exactly high…
- By: Michael McKiernan
- June 21, 2024 June 20, 2024
- 08:55
How Ontario pay transparency legislation will impact employers
As Ontario prepares to introduce pay transparency legislation, it’s important for employers to consider how much information they want to share in job postings, says…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 09:00
Desjardins using budget workshops, interactive game to support employee financial wellness
Desjardins Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The…
- By: Sadie Janes
- November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
- 09:00
2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: A closer look at the mental, physical, financial risk factors facing plan members
Many plan members are experiencing risk factors related to poor mental, physical and financial well-being, but often don’t know they can turn to their benefits…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- November 20, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 07:58